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nDash Writer Profile for Anna Cottrell

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A highly experienced writer and published author

About Me

I am a highly versatile writer with over 10 years of experience writing in digital and print contexts. I have written everything from academic papers to online articles about interior design, real estate, architecture, and travel. I am equally adept and short- and long-form material and have written for US and UK audiences. I have a PhD in English and am the author of a published book about literature and photography.

Industries I Write About

Real Estate

Lifestyle

Education

Pop Culture

My Writing Samples

Recession Predictions: Why They’re Often Wrong, and Why the Narrative Continues to Switch

An original analysis of the current state of the US economy. Backed up by research.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/recession-predictions-why-they-are-often-wrong

Home Insurance Premiums Are Set to Hit a Record This Year—When Will Prices Fall?

An analysis of a report about insurance premiums rising across the US. Targeted at real estate investors.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/insurance-premiums-to-reach-record-highs-in-2024

Do You Know Your FIRE Number? Here’s What That Means

Explainer article geared at people interested in financial independence. Includes original research and expert interview.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/discover-you-fire-number

Air Quality Should Be a Factor In Your Next Investment Decision—You Might Be Surprised Why

Article that combines climate change-related research with investor views. Target audenece is real estate investors.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/air-quality-should-be-a-factor-into-your-investment-decisions

The top 5 backyard improvements that add value to your home – and what not to do

A research-based article that informs savvy house flippers about the right landscaping choices to make to maximize the resale value of a home.

https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/backyard-improvements-that-add-value-to-your-home

London Writing of the 1930s

This is my book about literature, photography, and urban culture of the 1930s.

https://academic.oup.com/edinburgh-scholarship-online/book/33921

Experience

Content Editor

I wrote a wide range of online content for world-leading home interest publications, including Livingetc and Homes & Gardens.

Company: Future Plc

I worked there from 4/2018 until 5/2022

University Tutor

I wrote original research and taught undergraduate students at Cambridge University.

Company: University of Cambridge

I worked there from 9/2013 until 3/2016

Book Author

I wrote and completed a book for Edinburgh University Press, titled London Writing of the 1930s.

Company:

I worked there from 8/2013 until 10/2017

Content I Write